DARDANELLE — George Carter Parsons, 69, of Dardanelle died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.

He was preceded in death by his son, Wesley Carter Parsons; parents, Lonnie and Beatrice Murphy Parsons; and grandparents, Albert and Elise Rosex.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Polly Klober Parsons of Dardanelle; two sons, Jason Parsons and wife Mistie of Dardanelle and Jessie Parsons and wife Maree of Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.; four grandchildren, Anthony and Katie Parsons of Dardanelle, Tyler and Addie Bayless of Columbus, Ga.

Carter was an avid hunter and fisherman and the first president of the local Bass Masters Club. He was a kind and loving person who never met a stranger. Among his many accomplishments, he was a high school graduate of Modesto High School in California and was also a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

A visitation will be conducted from 6-8 p.m. today at the home of Jason and Mistie Parsons, 12143 West State Highway 155, Dardanelle.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the home of Jason and Mistie Parsons, 12143 West State Highway 155, Dardanelle. All friends and family are invited.

Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com